Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek
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Get a head start to your work day with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6am to 9am. Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.
JUN 13, 2025
13/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Meta builds ‘Superintelligence AI team’Think you know AI enough? Does a 7-9 figure pay sound good to you? If so, perhaps you may want to consider applying for Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s superintelligence group. This comes after the Facebook-maker expressed his frustration with Meta Platform’s shortcomings in AI; personally recruiting 50 people for the team.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they analyze the details behind Zuckerberg’s latest job offering and ponder whether this superintelligence group has what it takes to outstrip other tech companies in achieving artificial general intelligence.
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Breakfast Bites: What is swimmer's ear and how can you prevent it?Do you enjoy swimming? Good - because it's an excellent full-body exercise.
That being said, it can in some instances lead to a not-so-pleasant infection known as Swimmer's Ear?
If you haven't heard of it, Emaad and Ryan get you up to speed, and also provide tips for prevention!
Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang
Produced by Emaad Akhtar
Edited by Trisha Yeong
Photo & music credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: US-China trade deal not impressing investors yetNadine Terman, CEO & CIO, Solstein Capital discusses how much of a deal has been struck between the US and China, with outlines of a plan to restart the flow of sensitive goods, meaning China will speed up rare earth metal shipments, and the US will ease some export controls. She talks about what else is worrying investors.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Bigger Pic: What USD gloom & doom means for investorsHeng Koon How, Head of Markets Strategy, UOB discusses how the US dollar is being weighed down by rising de-dollarization fears, ballooning US fiscal deficit, and worries about deteriorating US economic exceptionalism. He shares what investors should keep an eye on in 2H2025.
Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Breakfast Special: SuperAI powering the new frontierAs AI races past milestones once thought decades away, the world’s brightest minds are gathering to ask: what’s next?
Here in Singapore, SuperAI 2025 brings together pioneers, founders, and prodigies to explore the future of intelligence. As SuperAI 2025 brings together a remarkable mix of creators, leaders, and challengers of the status quo, the Breakfast Show sits down with two standout voices making their mark: Peter Noszek, co-founder of SuperAI, and Jasmine Eyal, Breakthrough Junior Challenge winner and Guinness World Record holder.
Together, they dive into the big ideas shaping tomorrow — from bold innovation to the human side of AI — and what to expect as the global AI ecosystem takes the stage.
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Mind Your Business: The key to building resilient AI systems with strong governanceAs AI rapidly shifts from experimental to essential, organizations around the world are racing to embed it into the very fabric of their operations. But beneath the excitement lies a growing concern: how do we scale AI responsibly—without compromising data quality, security, or public trust?
The Breakfast Show explores what it really takes to future-proof businesses in an AI-driven world with David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer for Asia Pacific & Japan at Boomi, as they unpack how organizations can prepare for the future of AI-driven integration and automation—while staying grounded in trust, transparency, and control.
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JUN 12, 2025
12/06/25 - Companies To Watch: Nintendo breaking records with Switch 2!Founded in 1889 initially as a manufacturer of hanafuda playing cards, Nintendo has come to be a household name that has exerted a profound and lasting influence on the global gaming landscape. Known for creating popular franchises like Mario, Zelda, and Pokémon, the Japanese company has yet again reinforced its influence on the sector with the official release of its latest Switch 2 console that showcased astronomical demand from consumers.
Join Dan Koh and Emaad Akhtar as they venture into the world of Mario and Pokémon, uncovering all that you need to know about the latest Switch 2 console which has taken the world by storm, and if this spells an astronomical growth for the gaming company.
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - US Markets Wrap: Short-term bonds still have attractive yieldsAlex Morris, CEO, F/m Investments, discusses the second day of US-China trade talks in London; potential investment implications of the Trump-Musk fallout; expected moves from the Fed in light of recent jobs data; and why the "Split between TBIL & RBIL & Chill" strategy may be appealing to investors.
Produced/Presented: Emaad Akhtar
Image: Pixabay
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - Mind Your Business: What goes behind the making of the world’s 3rd largest fiat-backed stablecoinFrom facilitating cross-border payments in seconds, to unlocking new models of finance in DeFi, there’s no denying that stablecoins play a significant role in today’s financial ecosystem. But behind every stablecoin is a question: Who do we trust to issue, back, and manage these digital dollars?
Vincent Chok, CEO of First Digital joins the Breakfast Show to discuss FDUSD’s rapid rise as one of the leading stablecoins within the digital finance ecosystem and First Digital’s role in reimagining the digital asset infrastructure today.
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JUN 11, 2025
11/06/25 - Bigger pic: ASEAN banks in the eye of the stormAs global markets brace for potential U.S. rate cuts and grapple with the return of Trump-era tariffs, ASEAN’s banking sector finds itself at a critical inflection point. With external shocks reshaping capital flows and trade patterns, what does this mean for bond issuance, liquidity, and the future of financial stability in the region?
Dan Koh invites Rena Kwok, CFA, Senior Credit Analyst for Asian Financials at Bloomberg Intelligence to decode the key themes driving ASEAN banks in 2H 2025 — from regulatory headwinds and FX risk to where the opportunities may lie amid the noise.
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